by Rikki Almanza | Mar 27, 2024
Nearly 250,000 Veterans involved in a lawsuit against 3M, an earplug manufacturer, have negotiated a $6 billion settlement. The lawsuit alleged that defective earplugs were supplied to the military for deployment during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. According...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2024
House lawmakers are pressing the VA for explanations regarding the involvement of consulting firm McKinsey and Company in the department’s decisions to prescribe opioids to Veterans. This occurrence happened while McKinsey and Company was simultaneously advising...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 5, 2024
March is celebrated as Women’s History Month. Women have made significant contributions across various fields, including the military. Throughout U.S. history, women have played vital roles in the Armed Forces, often without receiving due recognition....
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 13, 2024
A recent report from RAND Corporation, “Veteran Single Parents: Surviving but Not Thriving,” sheds light on the challenges faced by Veteran single parents, particularly women, who are more likely to face financial insecurity and struggle to access...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 5, 2024
A series of laws take effect in 2024 to better the lives of California Veterans. These changes, both at the federal and state levels, include a range of initiatives designed to streamline processes, improve data collection, and pay homage to the sacrifices of military...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 14, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs is actively working to screen all Veterans enrolled in VA health care for potential toxic exposure, a mandate set forth by the PACT Act signed into law in 2022. The screenings involve both initial and follow-up assessments for...
